Death of Henry Sheean Acknowledged Local Figure
Henry Sheean aged eighty three, longtime Llano resident and Civil War veteran, died after a long illness. Born in Ireland in 1842, he settled in Texas with his family, served in the Civil War, and later worked as a guard and rancher. Survived by wife Susan Everett and six children, his funeral was conducted at home with relatives and friends, followed by burial in Llano.
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Sheeon
Liano
Heeon
Keéon
Ireland
Gara
America
Ents
Sheean
Charles, C
Srate
Estern States
Kerr
Chas
Llano County
Tanies
Moss
Susan
Everett
Hebronville
Ameslas Burnet
Elo
Guy Sheeon
Oregon
Plainview
Sheson
Liao
W. Pace
Allan Newsom
W. T
San Saba Boosters Visit Llano For Trade Excursion
The San Saba Boosters joined a Texas trade excursion traveling by auto, arriving in Llano last Thursday afternoon for about thirty minutes. They distributed literature and met local businesspeople, with two bands performing. The group continued to Cherokee and then San Saba, after stopping from Mason and attending the Texas Pecan Growers Association convention.
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San Sata
Liano
San Saba County
Ligno
Mason
Texas Pecan Growera Association
San Saba
Boost. Org
Llano
Clyde Smith
Cherokee
Gan Saba
Brady
Brown Wood
Llano Man Sees Almond Tree In Yard Debate
In Llano one man, Hubert Hilly, claims an almond tree grows in his yard. He sent a twig to California for identification and learned the tree is of the same almond variety thriving there. The piece compares Llano’s potential to California’s almond boom and urges leveraging available conditions.
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Hubert Hilly
California
Pacific State
Llano
Llano County Seeks Better Highways After Austin Trip
J P Buttery and W J Moore visited Austin to confer with the State Highway Commission on highway program details aiding Llano County. They returned elated, believing progress is coming. The area touts scenic appeal and urges first class roads to boost tourism and growth. Miss Elsie B Pfeiffer of Tow is visiting Llano this week, guest of her sister Mia T Watkins.
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J.P. Buttery
W. J. Moore
Austin
State Highway Commission
Llano County
Elsie B. Pfeiffer
Liana
Mia
T. J. Watkins
Notable Llane County Nobleman Passes In Illness
Atchison P L Barker Emil Pehl J T Haliford mourned as honorary pallbearers include B R Gray John Goodman Prof N J Badu FB H Alexander A Oliver W J Everett J K Finlay and W B Waller. Thus another of Llane County's noblemen passes away and is mourned by many awaiting reunion at the Great White Throne.
Llano Post Office Restores Second Class Rating
Washington announced Llano post office will return to second class on July first after two years as a third class office. Postmaster Tarrence cited rising local business and town growth, noting the improvement reflects broader town expansion alongside planned first class designations for Sweetwater MacKinney and Brownsville.
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Washington
Llano
Tarrénce
Sweetwater
MacKinney
Browns Ville
Luncheon Club Urges State Park Open Access
At a Luncheon Glut meeting the group asked the Chamber of Commerce Board to place a temporary sign designating Robinson State Park and to open a path through the property to the river so the public can access the site while awaiting state funding. Members expect the proposal to reach the directors at the next meeting.
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Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Robinson State Park
Llano
Lamcheon Club
Thoroughbred and polo horses sold in Llano county sale
Baylor Lewis visiting Llano purchased a string of horses from various parts of the county. Prices topped around twenty five dollars with many sold for less. The piece argues for breeding thoroughbreds and high quality polo horses in Llano for strong returns. It suggests focusing on top stock if nurses and similar roles are to be raised locally.
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Baylor Lewis
Llano
Llano County
Orville Buttery Tours Higin Rothmana Ranch
Orville Buttery is on a summer vacation visiting the Higin Rothmana ranch above Magon where he spends time with his old friend Hr. win Bauer.
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Orville Buttery
Higin Rothmana Ranch
Magon
Hr.win Bauer
Dublin party enjoys River Liano trip with minor regret
Ray Franks and friends from Dublin spent several days on the Liano river last week and reported good luck and enjoyment. Franks, formerly connected with Corner Drug Store, said the only drawback was not being able to stay longer.
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Ray Franks
Dublin
Liano
Mr. Franks
Llano East Square welcomes two new drive in shops
Two new buildings on the west side of Llano’s square near completion. The Donop Drive-in is near ready with interior work advancing after brick and roofing. The Oatman stucco building for Dr Bowman’s dental parlors will be usable within weeks.
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Llano
Donop
Wilburn ‘Oatman
A. C. Bowman
North
July Fourth Closings Likely for Slang Stores
July Fourth falls on Saturday this year and most local businesses will observe the holiday. The American Legion plans a full day of activities at the old picnic grounds with a night of music and dancing at Ratmar platform. More details will follow next week as organizers finalize plans and merchants announce closures.
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America Legion
Liano
Ratmar
Frank Gregg Pogt
American Legion
Hoppers Appear in Patches Across County Says Agent
Whitsett reports grasshoppers show up in spots and are not a general pest. He notes worse activity in the western part of the county and that farmers are fighting them with poison. The campaign is cutting hoppers significantly and many expect less destruction than in the past two years.
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Whitsett
Seagan
Rev Todd Resigns Pastorship and Moves to Davis Mountains
Rev W A Todd pastor of the Baptist church here resigned recently. He, with his wife and baby, left Monday driving to the Davis Mountains for the summer to recuperate. If health permits, he plans to continue ministry in Lubbock in the fall. The Todd family made warm friends in Glano and is wished well in the move.
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W. A. Todd
Baptist Church
Davis Mountains
Todd
Lubbock
Glano
Litaa
Endowment Drive Aids Baylor Female College
Baylor Female College of Belind launches statewide campaign to fund an endowment. Several young women were chosen at June homecoming to travel and speak for the cause, including Miss Jay Smith who will dedicate July to this work. Baptists nationwide are urged to support with cooperation and funds for the college’s welfare.
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Baylor Female College of
Belind
T Wavel
Mis Jay Smith
Jury List for County Court July Term
The following jurymen will serve for the first week's term of the County Court for the Jury session Felton Stathers G L Hardin WI Tampleton A J Simpson Herman Grenweige H Mansell Sam Lawrence Wm Adams Carl Multer Ail Rusche Claud McGriffin Jesse Carter Fred Worcster F F Beal Wi Durst Rudolph Grenwelge Nolen Freeman Earl Hallmark
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Felton Stathers
G L. Hardin
WI Tampleton
A. J. Simpson
Herman Grenweige
H. Mansell
Sam Lawrence
Wm. Adams
Carl Multer
Ail Rusche
Claud McGriffin
Jesse Carter
Fred Worcster
Wi Durst
Rudolph Grenwelge
Nolen Freeman
Earl Hallmark
Oil fields in Lavernia praised for activity and dryness
In a letter to his mother Willie Stewnover states oil work at Lavernia is active but extremely dry. He adds the Llano country is flourishing and convinced of that region's prosperity.
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Willie Stewnover
Lavernia
Llano
NCHEON CLUB Elects Officers for Next Term
Luncheon Club at the Southen hotel chose W. J. Moora as toastmaster and PL Barker as assistant toastmaster with Vanes Wallace as lumper for a three month term. Other officers to be appointed by the toastmaster. Mrs. W. W. Watkins returned from Austin with daughter and baby, visiting for weeks. Mrs. Jas. H. Cruse traveled from Jefferson City after visits with relatives.
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Ncheon Club
Hom
Th 'Ootheen Hotel
Nolan Hargon Visits Llano and Relatives in Texas
Nolan B. Hargon from Austin spends time in Llano County assessing conditions and visiting relatives as he travels across the state. Rev. Westay Prince and wife depart Tuesday for Michigan to visit relatives during a lengthy vacation, intending to resume church work with renewed energy on return. They are joined by Mrs. J. H. Meredith and daughter Ruth who will visit in Indians.
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Nolan B. Hargon
Austin
Llano
Nolan
Llano County
Westay Prince
Wifa
Michigan
Mra. J. H
Meredith
Mise Ruth
Laning Illness After Visit to Menard Home
R H Laning was visited at his son Robert Laning’s home in Menard last week and fell ill. His son Jas Laning and daughter Mrs Allan Newsom brought him to Liano on Saturday where he is now recovering but confined to his room.
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R. H. Laning
Hig Son
Robert Laning
Menard
Jas, Laning
Allan Newsom
Liano
Farmers Hear F. W. Kayser On Cotton Marketing
A crowd from Llano and nearby counties heard F W Kayser speak on the Farm Bureau’s cotton marketing plan. He described the 1920 organization, its cooperative marketing profits, and the Houston warehousing and triple A warehouse system to aid large quantity sales. The talk urged five year contracts to continue cooperation and urged farmers to sign up.
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F. W. Kayser
Kayser
Hall
Hie Place
Llano
Johnson City
Las
Tn 1920
Ania
Houston
Tye Npaaker
Jon Abd
Lee
Night Bridge Club Hosts Lawn Party and Prize Night
The Night Bridge Club enjoyed a smooth lawn party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy B Inks last Monday. Mr and Mrs J Roy Moss won high score and prizes. guests included Mr and Mrs Bull of Austin and Mrs Oldham of San Antonio. An ice and salad course was served to a list of attendees, including Prof Cody and family, with travel plans noted for a University of Florida graduate student joining later in the summer.
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Wnh
Roy B. Inks
J. Roy Moss
Bull
Austin
Anda
Oldham
San Antonio
Menasis and Meadames
L. Gray
J. L. Watkins
Linden Foster
Ra Daniel
Vance Wallace
W. ©. Bull
Mrs. Oldham
M. D. Cody
Yvonne
Llano
W. W. Watkins
Cody
University of Florida
Quineavills
Chicago
bin Wife
Geo M Watkins Improving After Ill Ten Days
Latent reports from Austin say Geo M Watkins, who has been sick for the past ten days, is fast improving. His many friends in this section will be glad to learn of his change for the better.
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Austin
Geo. M. Watkins
Family trip traces relatives across Indiana
Mrs. J. H. Meredith and daughter Mina Ruth travel with Rev. and Mrs. Wesley Prince visiting relatives in Michigan to In Giangpolis Indiana and Brewersville Indiana to see Meredith's brother.
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Lland
Texan
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Lulano
State Park
Iss May Smith
Endowment Fund
T. J. Barticks
Mesdames Crab
Katy
Brenetact
Fady
Fort Worth
Jas. H. Cruse
Mca
W. J. Saunders
Jefferson City
San Marcos
F. W. “ Kayser
Geo. M. Watking
J. H. Meredith
Mina Ruth
Wesley Prince
Giangpolis
Ind
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